Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla 'Elegans'
Common name: 
Elegans Porcelain Vine
Elegans Porcelain Berry
Pronunciation: 
am-pe-LOP-sis glan-du-LO-sa het-er-o-FIL-a
Family: 
Vitacea
Genus: 
Ampelopsis
Synonyms: 
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans'
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata var. elegans
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata var. maximowiczii 'Elegans'
Ampelopsis glandulosa f. elegans
Type: 
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 
No
  • Deciduous variegated vine, less vigorous and less aggressive than non-variegated forms.  Leaves simple, alternate, dark green and heavily mottled with white and some pink.
  • Sun (best for fruiting) or part shade, nearly any soil.  Requires support for climbing.  Recommended as patio plants or for a hanging basket.
  • Hardy to USDA Zone 4     Introduced about 1847 as and ornamental and landscaping plant.  Reportedly true-to-seed. (syn. 'Tricolor').
  • Silverton, Oregon: The Oregon Garden
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